No matter how novel or wonderful something is, it cannot withstand the passage of time. For the residents of Five Saints Town, the existence of the Sky Dragon Palace was such. From the initial novelty to the subsequent acceptance, both the locals and mercenaries of Five Saints Town, after more than a month, had become accustomed to the Sky Dragon Palace that hung in the sky ten thousand meters high. They came to regard the Sky Dragon Palace as no different from a cloud in the sky or a star. One and a half months after the overthrow of the Ancient Hero Statue, news quickly spread throughout the town. The Imperial Tax Officer was going to seize the assets of Lady Qing Yan. After the news spread that Lady Qing Yan had recklessly disregarded human lives in her attempt to resurrect General Mo Lin, the good reputation that the Qing Family had built over many years in Five Saints Town was destroyed overnight. Taking advantage of the situation, Niu Er, the Tax Officer, under the banner of the Dragon War Empire, planned to inspect and seize all the assets of the Qing Family, including nearly half of the shop properties and several important building ownership rights in Five Saints Town. What made Yue Jinghua take notice was that the Sky Dragon Palace was clearly listed in Niu Er’s inventory for review. After receiving this news, Yue Jinghua had to put aside her trials to consolidate her cultivation and hurried back to Five Saints Town. As soon as she returned to Five Saints Town, Yue Jinghua sensed something was amiss. The tension that was taut due to the Ancient Hero Treasure just a couple of months ago seemed to have returned. At the entrance of the town, an entire team of Imperial Soldiers was stationed, strictly questioning every mercenary and town resident who entered. Even after Yue Jinghua showed her Five-star Mercenary Manual, the soldiers were unwilling to let her pass, thinking her young age to be suspicious for a Five-star Mercenary. While she was being questioned, a troop of people approached, led by Imperial Dragon Knight Jin Nuo. Upon seeing the weary look of Yue Jinghua, Jin Nuo exclaimed, "Little Brother Yue, I’ve finally found you." With a big gesture, Jin Nuo pulled Yue Jinghua out from the encirclement of Imperial Soldiers and put his arm around her shoulder, exhibiting a brotherly camaraderie. "Hey, I didn’t have a chance to talk to you in detail last time at the Sky Dragon Palace before you vanished. Let me tell you, kid, you missed out big time. Among those who entered the Sky Altar, there was a top-grade female assassin. She was skillful, pretty, and her figure was first-class, you really missed out on a treat," said Jin Nuo, who has a straightforward personality. He had formed a bond of life and death with Yue Jinghua during their time at the Sky Dragon Palace. The source of thɪs content is 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝘯𝘦𝘵 It’s rare to find someone like Yue Jinghua, who isn’t pretentious and doesn’t flatter others like everyone else does. Jin Nuo admired her and even had plans to recommend her to join the Dragon Rider Team. The Imperial Soldiers guarding the town entrance were shocked to see the esteemed Black Dragon Camp Captain Jin Nuo treating Yue Jinghua as a brother. It was known that the young nobles of the Dragon War Empire held themselves in high regard, not to mention a noble among nobles like Lord Jin Nuo from the Pengbo Family. They hastily changed their earlier obstructive behavior, respectfully returning Yue Jinghua’s Mercenary Manual back into her hands. Yue Jinghua indifferently freed herself from Jin Nuo’s "Wolf Claw," touched her nose tip, and said, "Brother Jin Nuo, this time I really took a big loss, is that female assassin truly that formidable?" As for the female assassin who appeared at the Sky Altar, only those who entered the Sky Altar knew about it. Afterwards, whether it was the Mercenary Branch, the Imperial Soldiers, or Bo Xiyu alone, all kept silent about the matter. After all, if the news got out that it was a woman who repelled the Evil Jiao, and moreover a member of the Assassin Alliance, it would be a disgraceful matter for any party involved. As for Xie Yu, the smooth-talker, after the events at the Sky Altar, he only had time to bid Yue Jinghua farewell due to an urgent matter and left Five Saints Town, as if some major incident had occurred within the Assassin Alliance. Jin Nuo was just about to describe in detail, but then he leaned in close to Yue Jinghua’s face and muttered, "Don’t mention it, but you and that female assassin actually look somewhat similar, about fifty or sixty percent alike." Yue Jinghua’s right eyelid twitched beneath her mask, but she said with a grin, "Brother Jin shouldn’t embarrass me like that, having a feminine appearance is not exactly a good thing for a guy." Jin Nuo, however, became more enthusiastic, he glanced left and right, and then took a few looks at Yue Jinghua’s chest, before sheepishly saying, "Also true, that female assassin’s skills are much better than yours. But speaking of which, Little Brother Yue, with your tender skin and delicate features, you need to be careful if you ever find yourself in a military camp, as some folks do fancy that. Does your family have a sister? Introduce her to me. If not, an older sister will do as well." As Jin Nuo went off on tangents, and considering the hurried manner he and a group of men and horses were rushing through the town, Yue Jinghua quickly steered the conversation elsewhere, "Brother Jin Nuo, I heard that Niu Er, the Tax Officer, is going to seize Lady Qingyan’s estate? Is this true, and why call upon so many Imperial Soldiers to seize the property of someone deceased?" When Jin Nuo first arrived in town, he kept a low profile, bringing only a dozen or so personal Military Guards. However, when Yue Jinghua returned to Five Saints Town this time, she discovered that there were at least the number of an Imperial Brigade stationed locally. (An Imperial Brigade consists of three thousand men.) A toppled tree and a dead grandson, the Qing Family surely does not require so many hands. At this moment, Jin Nuo grew cautious; his eyes darted around, and without being explicit, he replied deliberately, "The Empire fears that after the Qing Family’s collapse, unrest may ensue in Five Saints Town, so they have arranged for this group of men and horses. These few days, you’d do well not to wander about. Once things settle down, you’re free to move around. I’ve heard that your Mercenary Team stumbled upon a fortune; remember to treat me to a barrel of beer." After saying this, he called out a few times and then, leading a group of soldiers, hurriedly left the town. Yue Jinghua didn’t point out anything but quietly dispatched a few Giant Winged Mosquito Kings to follow Jin Nuo and his men. The Giant Winged Mosquito Kings silently followed the Imperial Soldiers’ footsteps, and soon, Yue Jinghua discovered that after leaving the town, Jin Nuo did not go far. He merely went to a temporary military station outside the town. There, a group of reinforcements newly dispatched by the Empire was stationed. Indeed, as she had predicted, the Empire had not only sent a brigade’s combat formation but had also dispatched an additional fifty Mid-level Xuan Beasts. These Xuan Beasts were currently transporting supplies in the direction of Fengdan County. Within less than ten days, the Empire’s supplies and Xuan Beasts should be able to reach Fengdan County. Yun Luo’s prediction wasn’t wrong; after Niu Er, the Tax Officer, cleared out the Qing Family’s assets, the next step was Fengdan County. Fengdan County is in danger.